Iowa criminal charge
Gatherings where controlled substances unlawfully used penalties in Iowa
Gatherings where controlled substances unlawfully used penalties is a criminal offense under Iowa law, defined by Iowa Code § 124.407. Its classification is not fixed: Iowa assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by Iowa Code § 124.407.
What is the penalty for gatherings where controlled substances unlawfully used penalties in Iowa?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (Gathering involving controlled substance other than marijuana — The controlled substance involved in the violation is any substance other than marijuana.; indeterminate term (§902.3); maximum only, release determined by the board of parole) | discretionary | Iowa Code § 902.9 |
| Fine | $1,025 to $10,245 (Gathering involving controlled substance other than marijuana — The controlled substance involved in the violation is any substance other than marijuana.; §911 surcharges added on top) | mandatory | Iowa Code § 902.9 |
| Jail / prison | up to 1 years (Gathering involving marijuana only — The controlled substance involved in the violation is marijuana only.; the court may order imprisonment in addition to the fine (§903.1(1)(b))) | discretionary | Iowa Code § 903.1 |
| Fine | $430 to $2,560 (Gathering involving marijuana only — The controlled substance involved in the violation is marijuana only.; fine may not be suspended by the court (§903.1(1)); §911 surcharges added on top) | mandatory | Iowa Code § 903.1 |
Applies to current (2026 Iowa Code; fine levels per 2020 Acts ch 1074).
How is gatherings where controlled substances unlawfully used penalties classified in Iowa?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gathering involving controlled substance other than marijuana | Class “D” Felony | The controlled substance involved in the violation is any substance other than marijuana. | Iowa Code § 124.407(2)(a) |
| Gathering involving marijuana only | Serious Misdemeanor | The controlled substance involved in the violation is marijuana only. | Iowa Code § 124.407(2)(b) |
Common questions about gatherings where controlled substances unlawfully used penalties in Iowa
Is gatherings where controlled substances unlawfully used penalties a felony or a misdemeanor in Iowa?
It depends on the circumstances: gatherings where controlled substances unlawfully used penalties ranges from a Serious Misdemeanor to a Class “D” Felony in Iowa under Iowa Code § 124.407.
Gathering involving controlled substance other than marijuana: Class “D” Felony (Iowa Code § 124.407(2)(a)) · Gathering involving marijuana only: Serious Misdemeanor (Iowa Code § 124.407(2)(b))
What are the penalties for gatherings where controlled substances unlawfully used penalties in Iowa?
Penalties for gatherings where controlled substances unlawfully used penalties in Iowa depend on how it is classified — from a Serious Misdemeanor up to a Class “D” Felony — with the ranges set by Iowa Code § 902.9 and Iowa Code § 903.1; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Iowa statute covers gatherings where controlled substances unlawfully used penalties?
Gatherings where controlled substances unlawfully used penalties is governed by Iowa Code § 124.407 (Gatherings where controlled substances unlawfully used penalties).
Legal terms used in this law
This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.